John V. Johnson
Was born February 14, 1846. He lived in Effington county, Illinois, until he attained his majority. Then seven
years in DeWitt county, same state. In 1862 he came to Missouri and found a temporary home in Caldwell county.
The same year he enlisted in the Union army for three months. After his return from the army he located in Ray
county, Missouri, where he has since lived. He was married February 3d, 1876, to Miss Lydia A. Dey, a native of
Ray county. They have two children: Elihu and Lewis. Mr. Johnson's business is mining.
From the History of Ray County Missouri published 1881 St. Louis: Missouri Historical Company,
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